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As of November 2024, U.S. renters are grappling with significant rent increases, with the median rent now at $1,634, a 20% rise since pre-pandemic levels. Economic factors, including inflation and high interest rates, are causing consumers to hesitate on major purchases, leading to a notable 'election shopping slump.'
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As of November 5, 2024, national polls show Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a deadlock, with key battleground states also neck-and-neck. Harris holds slight leads in Michigan and Wisconsin, while Pennsylvania remains tied. Nearly 75 million votes have already been cast, indicating a highly competitive election.
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On November 5, 2024, bomb threats targeting polling locations in Georgia, particularly in Fulton County, briefly disrupted voting. The FBI indicated these threats likely originated from Russian email domains, although they were deemed non-credible. A judge extended polling hours in response to the threats, which disproportionately affected Black voters.
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Following the recent U.S. presidential election, a wave of racist text messages targeting Black individuals has emerged across multiple states. The messages reference slavery and instruct recipients to report to plantations, prompting investigations by the FBI, Justice Department, and FCC. Civil rights organizations have condemned the messages as alarming and unacceptable.